Hard Skills
AdvancedIntraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM)The practice of using electrophysiological methods to monitor the functional integrity of neural structures during surgical procedures.
IntermediateElectrode Placement (10-20 System)Standardized application of electrodes on the scalp or body to ensure accurate and reproducible recording of electrical activity.
ExpertWaveform Analysis and InterpretationThe skill of identifying, measuring, and analyzing the latencies and amplitudes of evoked responses to differentiate between normal and pathological results.
IntermediateSomatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP)Measuring the electrical activity of the brain or spinal cord in response to stimulation of specific peripheral nerves.
IntermediateBrainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAEP)A diagnostic test used to measure how the brain processes sounds and to evaluate the health of the auditory nerve.
IntermediateEquipment TroubleshootingThe ability to identify and resolve electrical interference, impedance issues, or hardware/software malfunctions in electrodiagnostic equipment.
IntermediateClinical DocumentationAccurate and timely recording of test results, patient histories, and technician observations in electronic health records (EHR).